Congratulations to our newest NWA Seal of Approval holder: Courteney Jacobazzi from 13 WMAZ in Macon, Georgia!
What sparked your interest in meteorology?
My love for meteorology did not come naturally. I used to be terrified of thunderstorms, actually! As I grew older and learned about the weather, that fear turned into a passion, especially for hurricanes. I grew up in south Florida, so naturally that’s what I love most. (I was even made everyone’s personal meteorologist in college when tropical systems would threaten us.)
What is the most memorable weather event you have covered on air?
My most memorable weather event covered was Tropical Storm Irma. I was fresh into the broadcast meteorology world and I got to cover the storm as it rolled in, both in studio and in our storm car. We worked all day, even sleeping on air mattresses in the building. We might’ve all been dead tired, but we never went off air for the sake of those relying on us. We truly served our purpose as broadcast mets that day.
What do you love to do in your free time?
In my free time I love to venture out to our beautiful local parks with my rescue pup Colby. I’m also a bookworm, so send any book recommendations my way. I’m not sure if napping counts, but as the morning meteorologist, naps are frequent when I have the time! (That 2 a.m. alarm can be tough!)
Do you have any unusual/hidden talents?
My talent that isn’t so hidden anymore is putting together elaborate charcuterie boards. It was one of those pandemic talent discoveries like so many of us had. I’ve had my friends and family have me make them for weddings, gender reveals, birthdays, and everything in between!
What do you love most about being a member of the NWA?
What I love most about being a member of the NWA is the ability to connect and interact with people who are always looking to improve and learn more about the weather and our role as a broadcast meteorologist. There’s always room to grow, and I am so excited to do so through the guidance of others in the National Weather Association family!
